Dental implants vs dentures
Implants are fixed in the jaw bone; dentures rest on the gums and come out. Implant-supported dentures sit in between and clip onto a few implants.
- Complete denture
- $1,000 to $3,300 per arch
- Snap-in implant denture
- $7,800 to $13,400 for each arch
- Fixed arch with All-on-4
- $16,650 to $29,200 for each arch
For a snap-on implant denture, the published-range midpoint is about $8,450 above a regular full denture, or 4.9 times as much. Aspen Dental, data pulled November 1, 2026.
Comparison
| Option | Unit | Typical price | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular full denture | per arch | $1,000 to $3,300 | 5 to 10 years |
| Partial denture | per arch | $980 to $2,800 | 5 to 10 years |
| Snap-in implant denture | per arch | $7,800 to $13,400 | Ask the dentist |
| Mini implants with a denture | per arch | $3,500 to $8,450 | Ask the dentist |
| All-on-4 fixed arch | per arch | $16,650 to $29,200 | 25+ years |
Each price reflects the midpoint of its published range, and lifespans are as stated by the sources. Every price with its sources